Monday, June 3, 2013

The New Meat Market

Online
dating has become something of a metropolis. Although I met my ex-husband
online, it’s nothing like it was eleven years ago. Or, maybe it is, only more
common.

I’m
not sure if people know how to socialize the way we once did. It’s ridiculous,
really. We all sit in front of our screens, have a little bit of interaction
with each other via text or social networking, and then don’t need to actually
see each other. Why would we? Everyone already knows everything, so there’s
nothing left to talk about.

I’m
not a bar person; never have been. Going out for an occasional drink, or to see
a live band is fun, but making it a nightly or even a weekly outing just isn’t
for me. I would rather do other things. Oh, and I have kids to take care of. Despite
the craziness they cause, I still love to spend time with them and I’ve never
been one to find a sitter much.

These
men, what can I say!? Maybe I’ve become a little sheltered, but I really don’t
want to see a picture of your penis, especially if I haven’t even met you!!
Just stop it.

I
think because I’ve become acutely cognizant of the people I encounter, it’s
easier to weed out the bad eggs. This method certainly offers a wider variety
of men than traditional dating, but the downfall is, most of them are just
looking for sex. And, it’s not just men who are looking for sex, so when the
code words “movie and cuddle” aren’t reciprocated, they just find someone who
will.

Being
picky isn’t a bad thing; quality over quantity, in all facets of life! Like
buying a home or a car, a relationship is something I want to last, so why
settle on something I know won’t. I can take care of my kids and myself, so I’ll
be single until I meet a man who deserves me.